Montréal Canadiens vs Philadelphia Flyers Picks and Predictions April 5th 2025

Montréal Canadiens vs Philadelphia Flyers April 5th 2025

The Flyers and Canadiens are set to face off at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The Canadiens will host the game at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Canadiens are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Flyers in a Eastern conference matchup.

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Philadelphia vs. Montreal Key Information

• Teams: Flyers at Canadiens
• Where: Bell Centre Montreal
• Date: Saturday, April 5th
• Betting Odds MON -165 | PHI +139 O/U 6

The Flyers Can Win If…

With a 3-0 loss to the Bruins, the Flyers dropped to 31-36-9 on the season. Philadelphia’s defense held Boston scoreless until 6:32 into the first period, but their offense couldn’t find the net.

The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for only 3. As underdogs on the puck line, the Flyers failed to cover. All three of Boston’s goals came in different periods, with the last one being an empty-netter.

Philadelphia’s offense struggled in a 3-0 loss to Boston, managing 20 shots on goal but failing to find the net. The Flyers were held scoreless in all three periods and recorded 15 giveaways.

None of the Flyers’ players scored, and they were shut out for the game. Philadelphia’s offense was unable to capitalize on any opportunities, including power plays.

Defensively, the Flyers will look to improve after allowing the first goal at 6:32 in the first period and two more later in the game, including an empty netter. Goalie Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the defense recorded 5 takeaways and 30 hits.

• Philadelphia will look to keep things rolling as they have put together a mark of 3-0 over their past three games. In addition, their puck line record over this stretch is 2-1 while posting a 2-1 over-under mark.
• Over their last ten regular season games, the Flyers have gone 4-6 straight up. Against the spread, Philadelphia went 5-5 in these games and finished with an over-under mark of 5-5.

The Canadiens Can Win If…

Montreal’s 3-1 loss to the Penguins moved them to 36-30-9 for the season. The Canadiens were the underdogs on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 4 fell short of that mark.

All of the scoring came from the Penguins until Christian Dvorak found the net at 14:28 in the third period. Pittsburgh added their final goal with 0:45 left, sealing the win. Montreal’s defense struggled, giving up 20 giveaways in the game.

Montreal’s offense struggled in their 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh, with Christian Dvorak netting his first goal of the season at 14:28 in the third period. The Canadiens fired 26 shots on goal but were held scoreless until Dvorak’s tally.

Emil Heineman picked up his first assist of the season, while Juraj Slafkovsky added his seventh. The Canadiens had 20 giveaways in the game.

Montreal’s defense gave up the first two goals in their previous game, one at 15:57 in the first period and another at 18:40 in the second. After the Canadiens closed the gap to 2-1 in the third, they allowed an empty-netter with 45 seconds remaining, resulting in a 3-1 loss. Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense recorded 4 takeaways and 28 hits.

• Montreal will look to keep things rolling as they have put together a mark of 3-0 over their past three games. In these games, they have a 3-0 record vs the puck line and an over-under mark of 1-2.
• The Canadiens have gone 5-5 over their last ten regular season games. In these contests, the team went just 7-3 against the spread, while going 6-4 on the over-under.

The Lean

For a moneyline pick, I’m taking the Canadiens to pick up on a win over the Flyers at home. With the moneyline sitting at -165, I’ll be locking in a bet on the Canadiens straight-up.

When making a puck line pick, we’re backing the Canadiens to win and cover. Watch for the Canadiens to win this game by multiple goals over the Flyers.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.

Canadiens Look to Tighten Hold on Playoff Spot

With just a two-point cushion for the final Eastern Conference wild-card slot, the Montreal Canadiens aim to keep their playoff push alive Saturday night when they host the Philadelphia Flyers at the Bell Centre.

Montreal (36-30-9, 81 points) has surged into contention with three consecutive victories, the latest being a convincing 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Thursday. The Canadiens now sit ahead of the New York Rangers by two points and are four clear of the Columbus Blue Jackets, though Columbus has one game in hand.

Captain Nick Suzuki continued his tear with a goal and an assist, giving him a three-game multi-point streak and a team-best 81 points on the season. Brendan Gallagher matched Suzuki’s output, while Cole Caufield and Christian Dvorak added goals. Goaltender Sam Montembeault made 18 saves to notch his 28th win of the season.

The Canadiens are 6-3-3 over their last 12 games and boast a solid 20-12-5 home record this season.

Gallagher noted the energy surrounding the team and its fanbase as a major factor. “It makes you appreciate this building, this atmosphere and everything that comes with being a Montreal Canadien,” he said. “It’s special coming to the rink.”

Flyers Fighting but Fading

The Flyers (31-36-9, 71 points) also enter Saturday’s clash with momentum, having won three straight under interim coach Brad Shaw. However, their playoff hopes remain remote, trailing Montreal by 10 points with just six games remaining.

Philadelphia last played Monday, edging the Nashville Predators 2-1 to complete a perfect three-game homestand. Ryan Poehling and Jamie Drysdale provided the offense, while Ivan Fedotov stopped 28 shots to improve to 6-13-3 on the season.

Travis Konecny and Matvei Michkov each notched a pair of assists. The linemates have clicked in recent games, combining for 19 points over the last six outings.

“They’ve shown a patience and ability to get open for the other guy,” Shaw said. “They’re making something out of nothing sometimes.”

Konecny leads Philadelphia with 49 assists and 73 points, while he and Michkov are tied for the team lead in goals (24).

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Season Series Tied

This will be the third and final meeting between the clubs this season. Montreal claimed a 4-3 win in October, while Philadelphia responded with a 6-4 victory last Thursday.

The Canadiens will look to ride their recent form and home crowd to a fourth straight win, one that would go a long way in solidifying their postseason chances.

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